How to Beat the High Cost of Living
“A hilarious new comedy for everyone who ever wanted to give the oil companies gas pains, turn off the power companies lights and make the banks stand in line for a change.”
Synopsis
In order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, three suburban housewives plot to steal $1 million from a large plastic ball which is displayed in a local shopping center.
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How to Beat the High Cost of Living Official Trailer #1 - Eddie Albert Movie (1980) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Susan Saint James
Jane
Jane Curtin
Elaine
Jessica Lange
Louise
Richard Benjamin
Albert
Eddie Albert
Max
Cathryn Damon
Natalie
Dabney Coleman
Jack Heintzel
Fred Willard
Robert
Art Metrano
Gas Station Attendant
Ronnie Schell
Bill Pike
Michael Bell
Tom
Sybil Danning
Charlotte
Al Checco
Tim Lundy
Susan Tolsky
Patty
Garrett Morris
Power & Light Man
David Lunney
Leon - Stage Manager
Michael K. Daly
Sheriff - Antique Store
Byron Morrow
Charlie Goldring
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Scheerer
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Kaufman
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- How to Beat the High Cost of Living
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Stage III Productions, American International Pictures, Cinema 77, Filmways Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Scheerer
Robert Kaufman, Leonora Thuna
Patrick Williams
James Crabe
Bill Butler
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Robert Kaufman, Jerome M. Zeitman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Scheerer
Director
Robert Kaufman
Screenplay
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
Bill Butler
Editor
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Robert Kaufman
Producer
Jerome M. Zeitman
Producer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is How to Beat the High Cost of Living about?
In order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, three suburban housewives plot to steal $1 million from a large plastic ball which is displayed in a local shopping center.
Who directed How to Beat the High Cost of Living?
How to Beat the High Cost of Living was directed by Robert Scheerer.
Who stars in How to Beat the High Cost of Living?
The principal cast of How to Beat the High Cost of Living includes Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Jessica Lange, Richard Benjamin, Eddie Albert.
When was How to Beat the High Cost of Living released and how long is it?
How to Beat the High Cost of Living was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Beat the High Cost of Living?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Beat the High Cost of Living was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Beat the High Cost of Living?
How to Beat the High Cost of Living holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).